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Assignment 1.1: Industrialization After the Civil War Thesis and Outline

After the Civil War, the United States became a much more industrialized society, Between 1865 and 1920, industrialization improved American life in many ways. However, industrialization also created problems for American society. Consider events that took place after the Civil War and discuss ways that industrialization affected the U.S. between 1865 and 1920.

For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement, A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult Stanford University’s Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: http://www.stanford.edu/~steenedhandouts/thesis,htm

For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This outline will serve as the basis for your Assignment 1.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https ://owL english.purdue.edulen,qagement/ 2/2/55/

Part 1: 1. Wdte a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:

a. State you opinion on how industrialization after the Civil War influenced U.S. society, economy, and politics. Justify your response.

Part 2: 2. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:

a) Determine three (3) major aspects of industdalization dudng 1865 and 1920 that influenced U.S. society, economy, and politics, (Consider issues such as geography, entrepreneurship, legislative representation, etc.)

b) List five (5) specific groups that were affected by industrialization. Provide two (2) examples for each group describing how the group was affected. (Consider issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, chitd labor, etc.)

c) List five (5) ways that industrialization affected the life of the average working American during this period,

d) Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: ¯ Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all

sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

¯ Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page tength.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

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Identify and discuss the different ways that the Civil War, Reconstruction, and industrialization after the Civil War have shaped America’s history. Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States.

Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War. Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history. Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

la. State you opinion on how industrialization after the Civil War influenced society, economy, and politics. Justify tour response.

Weight: 10%

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Satisfactorily stated your opinion on the historical significance of the industrialization after the Civil War. and justified your response.

Thoroughly stated your opinion on the historical significance of the industrialization after the Civil War, and justified your response,

2a. Determine three (3) major aspects of industrialization during 1865 and !920 that influenced U.S, society, economy,and politics. (Consider issues such as geography, entrepreneurship, legislative representation, etc.)

Weight: 20% 2b. List five (5) specific groups that were affected by industrialization. Provide two (2) examples for each

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Thoroughly determined three (3) main reasons why industrialization was viewed as important after the Civil War.

Thoroughly listed five (5) specific groups that were affected by industrialization. Thoroughly

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Assignment 1.2: Industrialization After the Civil War Final Paper

After the Civil War, the United States became a much more industrialized society. Between 1865 and 1920, industrialization improved American life in many ways. However, industrialization also created problems for American society. Consider events that took place after the Civil War and discuss ways that .industrialization affected the U.S. between 1865 and 1920.

You have already developed a thesis statement and developed an outline in which you identify three main points relevant to your topic. Now you will develop the final paper in which you explore your main points in detail.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you: 1. introduce your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement. 2. Identify three (3) major aspects of industrialization during 1865 and 1920 that influenced U.S.

society, economy, and politics. Consider issues such as geography, entrepreneurship, legislative representation, etc. Explain your responses with specific examples and details.

3. identify three (3) specific groups that were affected by industrialization and provide two examples for each group describing how the group was affected. (Consider issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, child labor, etc.)

4. Summarize how industrialization affected the life of the average working American during this period. Use specific examptes and details.

5. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on sides; citations and references must follow APA style or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: tdentify and discuss the different ways that the heritage of slavery, the Civil War, the Reconstruction, and segregation have shaped America’s history. Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States. Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history. ¯ Write dearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

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Assignment 2.1: Policemen of the World Theais and Outline

After the Civil War and by the mid-20th century, the United States had become the dominant force in international relations. Some have argued that the United States’ military functions as the world’s "police." This assignment covers the manner in which this shift occurred and the consequences the United States faces as a.result of its status as "policemen of the world." Using the tnternet~ research twct (2) reaf4ife international incidents from the past five (5) years in which:

The U.S. used military action abroad. ¯ Controversy existed within the American public regarding U.S. involvement.

Controversy existed within the country or countries affected by U.S. involvement.

For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Students please consult Stanford University’s Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis, the webpage can be found at: http://www.stanford.edu/~steener/handouts/thesis.htm

For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This will sewe as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owLen Fg_~h.purdue.edu/enfl&c~ementJ2/2/55!

Part 1 t. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:

a. State your opinion on the significance of the two (2) real-life international incidents that you have researched. Justify your response.

Part 2 Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:

a) Determine two to three (2-3) international events from the past five years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.

b) List three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman.

c) List three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.

d) List three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined previously. (Consider treaties, exit strategies, elections, wars, etc.)

e) Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow theae formatting requirements: ¯ Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on al!

sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

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Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length,

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Identify and discuss the different ways that the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Industrialization after the Civil.War have shaped America’s history.’ ....... ......... -- .... :

Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States. Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U,S. history. Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

la. State your opinion on the significance of the two (2) real-life international incidents that you have researched. Weight: 5%

Did not submit or incompletely stated your opinion on the significance of the two (2) real- life international incidents that you have researched.

insufficiently stated your opinion on the significance of the two (2) real-life internafionaI incidents that you have researched.

I Parfially stated your opinion on the significance of the two (2) real-life international incidents that you have researched.

Satisfactorily stated your opinion on the significance of the two (2) real-life internafional incidents that you have researched.

Thoroughly stated your opinion on the significance of the two (2) real-life international incidents that you have researched,

2a. Determine two to three (2-3) international events from the past five years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.

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Partially determined two to three (2-3) internationa~ events from the past five years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.

Weight: 10%

2b. List three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman

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Thoroughly determined two to three (2-3) internationaf events from the past five years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War,

Thoroughly listed three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the US’s

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Assignment 2.2: Policemen of the World Final Paper

You have already developed a thesis statement and developed an outline in which you explored two (2) real-life international incidents from the past five (5) years involving the United States as they received an elevated status as a world power. Now you will develop the final paper in which you explore your main pSints in detail.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you: 1. Introduce your paper with your previously crafted thesis statement.

2. identify two to three (2-3) international events from the past five years that can be traced back to a foreign policy created after the Civil War.

3. Discuss three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that has led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman.

4. Identify three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.

5. Determine three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined previously. (Consider treaties, exit strategies, elections, wars, etc.)

6. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: o Analyze the rise of the United States to a world "superpower" and how that status has shaped its

internal developments in recent decades.

Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War. Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history. Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubdc.

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HIS 105 - Assignments and Rubrics

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